Herbal tonic composition that improves respiration, aids in the elimination of toxins and improves overall vitality

ABSTRACT

An herbal composition comprised of extracts from the following herbs: Garlic ( Allium Sativum ), Onion ( Allium Cepa ), Cat Claw ( Macfadyena Unguis - cati ), Rat Root ( Chicocca Alba ), Pear Leaf ( Persea Americana ), Billyweb Bark ( Sweetia Panamensis ), Strongback ( Desmodium Abscendens ), Aloe ( Aloe Barbadensis ), Life Leaf ( Bryophyllum Pinnatum ), Sarsaparilla ( Smilax Officinalis ), Bamboo ( Aralia Mubicaulis ), Geritout ( Pluchea Symphytofolia ), Hibiscus ( Hibiscus Rosa - sinensis ), Balsam ( Myroxylon Balsamum ). The composition acts as a tonic to improve respiration, aid in the elimination of toxins and improves overall vitality.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to ingestible herbal compositionsfor the improvement of respiration, to aid in the elimination of toxinsand improvement of overall vitality.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] The use of herbs and plants to treat ailments and generallyimprove overall health has become commonplace. The use of the singularherbs comprising this invention has been documented. A summary of eachherb's individual use is described hereafter.

[0005] Garlic—(Allium Sativum)Commonly used as an antiseptic, anti-coughand promote circulation, as described in many herbal texts. Garliccloves are obtained at the local supermarket and/or from local gardens.The plant is commonly available throughout North America and theCaribbean.

[0006] Onion—(Allium Cepa)Commonly used to act as an antibacterial andcough suppressant as described in herbal texts. Onions are obtained atthe local market or from the garden. The plant is commonly availablethroughout North America and the Caribbean.

[0007] Cat Claw—(Macfadyena Unguis-cati)Commonly used to act as a bloodpurifier and aid in toxin removal as described in herbal texts. Cat'sclaw is a vine that grows wild in forests and bush of Barbados and otherCaribbean islands.

[0008] Rat Root—(Chicocca Alba)Commonly used to increase energy andendurance as described in herbal texts. Rat Root grows throughout mostof the Caribbean. It is found in abundance on North Caicos andProvidenciales of the Turks & Caicos Islands.

[0009] Pear Leaf—(Persea Americana)Commonly used as an anti-coughingredient as listed in the herbal texts. It grows wild in many parts ofthe Caribbean, namely Belize and Barbados.

[0010] Billyweb Bark—(Sweetia Panamensis)Commonly used as an anti-coughagent and blood purifier as in herbal texts. This bush/tree that growswild in areas such as Belize and other Caribbean islands.

[0011] Strongback—(Desmodium Abscendens)Commonly used to relieve muscleand joint pains as in herbal texts. This plant grows wild in theCaribbean, namely Belize, Barbados and Trinidad.

[0012] Aloe—(Aloe Barbadensis)Commonly used to alleviate ulcers andrheumatism type pains as listed in texts. Aloe grows wild throughout theCaribbean area. The plant can usually be found as a houseplant withinNorth America.

[0013] Life leaf—(Bryophyllum Pinnatum)Commonly used to aid in expulsionof toxins through the urine and combat shortness of breath as listed inthe texts. Life leaf grows wild in scrub area throughout the Caribbean.It is commonly found in the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos and Belize.

[0014] Sarsaparilla—(Smilax Officinalis)Commonly used to act as adiuretic, tonic and expectorant as described in the texts. Sarsaparillagrows wild throughout the Caribbean. It prefers sandy loam soil. Thevine-like growth produces a large root that grows horizontally withinthe soil.

[0015] Bamboo—(Aralia Mubicaulis)Commonly used to act as an expectorantand removal of toxins as listed in the texts. Bamboo grows wild in theCaribbean and is sometimes cultivated by homeowners.

[0016] Geritout—(Pluchea Symphytofolia)Commonly used to act as adecongestant and alleviate “cold type” symptoms as described in texts.Geritout grows wild throughout the Caribbean basin.

[0017] Hibiscus—(Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis)Commonly used to act in removingtoxins and purifying the blood as listed in herbal texts. Hibiscus growsreadily in the Caribbean area. Most commonly, it is commonly cultivatedby resorts and hotels as a hedge or bush with a red trumpet-shapedflower.

[0018] Balsam—(Myroxylon Balsamum)Commonly used to promote wound healingas described in texts. The plant grows fairly well throughout theCaribbean, notably in Belize.

[0019] All of the invention's herbs have been used by themselves or invarious combinations with others. Although these prior art combinationsare useful, none has proven to be entirely effective. Furthermore, thereis presently no known composition which includes all fourteen herbalextracts of this invention which provides the combination of benefitsassociated with each individually. Specifically, there is no knowningestible herbal composition which effectively improves respiration,aids in elimination of toxins and improves overall vitality.

[0020] Accordingly, there is a need in the art for an ingestible herbalcomposition which effectively improves respiration, aids in eliminationof toxins and improves overall vitality. The present invention isparticularly suited to overcome those problems which remain in the artin a manner not previously known. Not only does the composition of thepresent invention effectively provide the combination of benefitsassociated with the individual herbal extracts, but the beneficialeffects previously associated with each individually have been found tobe enhanced. Specifically, it is believed that the composition of thepresent invention improves respiration, aids in elimination of toxinsand improves overall vitality not previously accomplished by the herbsindividually.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

[0021] The present invention is directed towards a new and improvedingestible composition for the improvement of respiration, to aid inelimination of toxins and improvement of overall vitality. Thecomposition includes extracts of Garlic (Allium Sativum), Onion (AlliumCepa), Cat Claw (Macfadyena Unguis-cati), Rat Root (Chicocca Alba), PearLeaf (Persea Americana), Billyweb Bark (Sweetia Panamensis), Strong back(Desmodium Abscendens), Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis), Life Leaf (BryophyllumPinnatum), Sarsaparilla (Smilax Officinalis), Bamboo (AraliaMubicaulis), Geritout (Pluchea Symphytofolia), Hibiscus (HibiscusRosa-sinensis), Balsam (Myroxylon Balsamum) in combination.

[0022] It is an object of the present invention to provide a new andimproved ingestible composition for the improvement of respiration.

[0023] It is another object of the present invention to provide a newand improved ingestible composition to aid in the elimination of toxins.

[0024] It is another object of the present invention to provide a newand improved ingestible composition to improve the person's vitality.

[0025] It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide anew and improved ingestible composition which comprises only naturalingredients.

[0026] These and other objectives and advantages of the presentinvention will become readily apparent in the description which follows.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present invention is directed towards a new and improvedingestible composition for the improvement of respiration, to aid inelimination of toxins and improvement of overall vitality. Thecomposition includes extracts of Garlic (Allium Sativum), Onion (AlliumCepa), Cat Claw (Macfadyena Unguis-cati), Rat Root (Chicocca Alba), PearLeaf (Persea Americana), Billyweb Bark (Sweetia Panamensis), Strongback(Desmodium Abscendens), Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis), Life Leaf (BryophyllumPinnatum), Sarsaparilla (Smilax Officinalis), Bamboo (AraliaMubicaulis), Geritout (Pluchea Symphytofolia), Hibiscus (HibiscusRosa-sinensis), Balsam (Myroxylon Balsamum) in combination.

[0028] The preferred method of manufacture of the invention is asfollows.

[0029] Garlic—(Allium Sativum)Purpose in the mix is as an antiseptic,anti-cough and promote circulation, as described in many herbal texts.

[0030] Garlic cloves are obtained at the local supermarket and/or fromlocal gardens. The cloves are separated from the bulbs and slightlycrushed to break the covering skin. One ounce by weight is placed into2¼ quarts of water and slowly brought to a boil. The mix is stirred andlow boiled for 15 minutes. At the end of this time, it is covered andplaced aside to cool to room temperature.

[0031] Once being cool enough to handle easily, the liquid is filteredthough a screen mesh of 1 mm hole size. A measured 2 quarts of thisliquid is set aside to be mixed with the other ingredients later.

[0032] Onion—(Allium Cepa)Purpose in the mix is to act as anantibacterial and cough suppressant as described in herbal texts.

[0033] Onions are obtained at the local market or from the garden. Theyare peeled of their dry skin and cut into quarters or eights. One ounceof onion by weight is placed in 2¼ quarts of water and slowly brought toa boil. The mix is stirred and low boiled for 15 minutes. At the end ofthis time, it is covered and placed aside to cool to room temperature.

[0034] Once being cool enough to handle easily, the liquid is filteredthough a screen mesh of 1 mm hole size. A measured 2 quarts of thisliquid is set aside to be mixed with the other ingredients later.

[0035] Cat Claw—(Macfadyena Unguis-cati)Purpose in the mix is to act asa blood purifier and aid in toxin removal as described in herbal texts.

[0036] Cat's claw is a vine that grows wild in forests and bush ofBarbados. The whole vine is clipped and cut into ½ inch long sectionsand allowed to air dry. One ounce by weight is placed into 2¼ quarts ofwater and slowly brought to a boil. The mix is stirred and low boiledfor 15 minutes. At the end of this time, it is covered and placed asideto cool to room temperature.

[0037] Once being cool enough to handle easily, the liquid is filteredthough a screen mesh of 1 mm hole size. A measured 2 quarts of thisliquid is set aside to be mixed with the other ingredients later.

[0038] Rat Root—(Chicocca Alba)Purpose in the mix is to increase energyand endurance as described in herbal texts.

[0039] Rat Root grows throughout most of the Caribbean. It is found inabundance on North Caicos and Providenciales of the Turks & CaicosIslands. The plant root is harvested from the ground and allowed to airdry. It is then cut into ½ inch pieces. Larger sections may be cutagain. One ounce by weight is placed into 2¼ quarts of water and slowlybrought to a boil. The mix is stirred and low boiled for 15 minutes. Atthe end of this time, it is covered and placed aside to cool to roomtemperature.

[0040] Once being cool enough to handle easily, the liquid is filteredthough a screen mesh of 1 mm hole size. A measured 2 quarts of thisliquid is set aside to be mixed with the other ingredients later.

[0041] Pear Leaf—(Persea Americana)Purpose in the mix is as ananti-cough ingredient as listed in the herbal texts. The leaf of theplant is best used when fresh, although dried may be substituted. Itgrows wild in many parts of the Caribbean, namely Belize and Barbados.The leaves are cut into smaller portions and one ounce by weight isplaced into 2¼ quarts of water and slowly brought to a boil. The mix isstirred and low boiled for 15 minutes. At the end of this time, it iscovered and placed aside to cool to room temperature.

[0042] Once being cool enough to handle easily, the liquid is filteredthough a screen mesh of 1 mm hole size. A measured 2 quarts of thisliquid is set aside to be mixed with the other ingredients later.

[0043] Billyweb Bark—(Sweetia Panamensis)Purpose in the mix is as ananti-cough agent and blood purifier as in herbal texts.

[0044] The bark is removed from this bush/tree that grows wild in areassuch as Belize, and is allowed to air dry. The bark is then cut up intopieces no larger than 1 inch square. One ounce by weight is placed into2¼ quarts of water and slowly brought to a boil. The mix is stirred andlow boiled for 15 minutes. At the end of this time, it is covered andplaced aside to cool to room temperature.

[0045] Once being cool enough to handle easily, the liquid is filteredthough a screen mesh of 1 mm hole size. A measured 2 quarts of thisliquid is set aside to be mixed with the other ingredients later.

[0046] Strongback—(Desmodium Abscendens)Purpose in mix is to relievemuscle and joint pains as in herbal texts.

[0047] The root of this plant that grows wild in the Caribbean, namelyBelize, Barbados and Trinidad, is harvested and let air dry. It is thencut up into 2 inch sections and one ounce by weight is placed into 2¼quarts of water and slowly brought to a boil. The mix is stirred and lowboiled for 15 minutes. At the end of this time, it is covered and placedaside to cool to room temperature.

[0048] Once being cool enough to handle easily, the liquid is filteredthough a screen mesh of 1 mm hole size. A measured 2 quarts of thisliquid is set aside to be mixed with the other ingredients later.

[0049] Aloe—(Aloe Barbadensis)Purpose in mix is to alleviate ulcers andrheumatism type pains as listed in texts.

[0050] Aloe grows wild throughout the Caribbean area. The plantleaf/stalks are harvested fresh. Being a succulent, they do not drywell. The leaf/stalks are cut up into 2 to 1 inch sections and one ounceby weight is placed into 2¼ quarts of water and slowly brought to aboil. The mix is stirred and low boiled for 15 minutes. At the end ofthis time, it is covered and placed aside to cool to room temperature.

[0051] Once being cool enough to handle easily, the liquid is filteredthough a screen mesh of 1 mm hole size. A measured 2 quarts of thisliquid is set aside to be mixed with the other ingredients later.

[0052] Life leaf—(Bryophyllum Pinnatum)Purpose in mix is to aid inexpulsion of toxins through the urine and combat shortness of breath aslisted in the texts.

[0053] Life leaf grows wild in scrub area throughout the Caribbean. Itis commonly found in the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos and Belize. The leaf ofthe plant is collected and may be used fresh or dried, although fresh isconsidered more potent. The leaves may be cut up or used whole. Oneounce by weight is placed into 2¼ quarts of water and slowly brought toa boil. The mix is stirred and low boiled for 15 minutes. At the end ofthis time, it is covered and placed aside to cool to room temperature.

[0054] Once being cool enough to handle easily, the liquid is filteredthough a screen mesh of 1 mm hole size. A measured 2 quarts of thisliquid is set aside to be mixed with the other ingredients later.

[0055] Sarsaparilla—(Smilax Officinalis)Purpose in the mix is to act asa diuretic, tonic and expectorant as described in the texts.

[0056] Sarsaparilla grows wild throughout the Caribbean. It preferssandy loam soil. The vine-like growth produces a large root that growshorizontally in the soil. This root is harvested and let air dry. Itthen is sectioned into about ½ inch to 1 inch cubes. One ounce by weightis placed into 2¼ quarts of water and slowly brought to a boil. The mixis stirred and low boiled for 15 minutes. At the end of this time, it iscovered and placed aside to cool to room temperature.

[0057] Once being cool enough to handle easily, the liquid is filteredthough a screen mesh of 1 mm hole size. A measured 2 quarts of thisliquid is set aside to be mixed with the other ingredients later.

[0058] Bamboo—(Aralia Mubicaulis)Purpose in the mix is to act as anexpectorant and removal of toxins as listed in the texts.

[0059] Bamboo grows wild in the Caribbean and is sometimes cultivated byhomeowners. Only the tender new shoots with leaves are harvested. Thesemay be air dried or used fresh. As the shoots are tender, no dicing isneeded. One ounce by weight is placed into 2¼ quarts of water and slowlybrought to a boil. The mix is stirred and low boiled for 15 minutes. Atthe end of this time, it is covered and placed aside to cool to roomtemperature.

[0060] Once being cool enough to handle easily, the liquid is filteredthough a screen mesh of 1 mm hole size. A measured 2 quarts of thisliquid is set aside to be mixed with the other ingredients later.

[0061] Geritout—(Pluchea Symphytofolia)Purpose in mix is to act as adecongestant and alleviate “cold type” symptoms as described in texts.Geritout grows wild throughout the Caribbean basin. The root and leaf ofthe plant are harvested and let air dry. Both are cut into smaller 2 to1 inch pieces and equal parts of each amounting to one ounce by weightis placed into 2¼ quarts of water and slowly brought to a boil. The mixis stirred and low boiled for 15 minutes. At the end of this time, it iscovered and placed aside to cool to room temperature.

[0062] Once being cool enough to handle easily, the liquid is filteredthough a screen mesh of 1 mm hole size. A measured 2 quarts of thisliquid is set aside to be mixed with the other ingredients later.

[0063] Hibiscus—(Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis)Purpose in mix is to act inremoving toxins and purifying the blood as listed in herbal texts.

[0064] Hibiscus grows readily in the Caribbean area. Most commonly, itis cultivated by resorts and hotels as a hedge or bush with a redtrumpet-shaped flower. The terminal ends of the stem with flowers andleaves are harvested. They may be dried or used fresh. The pieces arecut up into smaller sections about 1 inch long and one ounce by weightis placed into 2¼ quarts of water and slowly brought to a boil. The mixis stirred and low boiled for 15 minutes. At the end of this time, it iscovered and placed aside to cool to room temperature.

[0065] Once being cool enough to handle easily, the liquid is filteredthough a screen mesh of 1 mm hole size. A measured 2 quarts of thisliquid is set aside to be mixed with the other ingredients later.

[0066] Balsam—(Myroxylon Balsamum)Purpose in the mix is to promote woundhealing as described in texts.

[0067] The plant grows fairly well throughout the Caribbean, notably inBelize. The bark is harvested from the plant and allowed to air dry. Itis cut or broken into smaller pieces from ½ to 1 inch long. One ounce byweight is placed into 2¼ quarts of water and slowly brought to a boil.The mix is stirred and low boiled for 15 minutes. At the end of thistime, it is covered and placed aside to cool to room temperature.

[0068] Once being cool enough to handle easily, the liquid is filteredthough a screen mesh of 1 mm hole size. A measured 2 quarts of thisliquid is set aside to be mixed with the other ingredients later.

[0069] The strained and cooled liquid from the processes outlined aboveare then placed together into a suitable container (glass or plastic)and vigorously shaken. The mix is then kept refrigerated. It is shakeneach time prior to dispensing.

[0070] DOSAGE AND USE Instructions for use-Remove the mix from therefrigerator, shake thoroughly. Decant ½ ounce (15 ml) by volume. Takeorally. May be mixed or followed with water to improve palatability.Repeat dose up to 3 times a week, depending upon condition. As conditionimproves, gradually reduce frequency of ½ ounce (15 ml) doses to twice amonth. Continue at that dose level indefinitely, or as needed. Childrenunder 12 should receive only 2 dose(7.5 ml) using similar time intervalsbetween doses.

[0071] No adverse side effects are reported in the literature at thedosages indicated herein for the listed components.

[0072] Various changes may be made within the spirit and scope of theinvention as described above.

What is claimed is:
 1. An ingestible herbal composition which acts as atonic to improve respiration, aid in the elimination of toxins andimproves overall vitality. Comprising of equal quantities of extractsfrom the following herbs: Quantities of Garlic (Allium Sativum) extractwherein a dose of said Garlic (Allium Sativum) extract ranges from 2.0ml to 2.5 ml. Quantities of Onion (Allium Cepa) extract wherein a doseof said Onion (Allium Cepa) extract ranges from 2.0 ml to 2.5 ml.Quantities of Cat Claw (Macfadyena Unguis-cati) extract wherein a doseof said Cat Claw (Macfadyena Unguis-cati) extract ranges from 2.0 ml to2.5 ml. Quantities of Rat Root (Chicocca Alba) extract wherein a dose ofsaid Rat Root (Chicocca Alba) extract ranges from 2.0 ml to 2.5 ml.Quantities of Pear Leaf (Persea Americana) extract wherein a dose ofsaid Pear Leaf (Persea Americana) extract ranges from 2.0 ml to 2.5 ml.Quantities of Billyweb Bark (Sweetia Panamensis) extract wherein a doseof said Billyweb Bark (Sweetia Panamensis) extract ranges from 2.0 ml to2.5 ml. Quantities of Strong back (Desmodium Abscendens) extract whereina dose of said Strongback (Desmodium Abscendens) extract ranges from 2.0ml to 2.5 ml. Quantities of Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis) extract wherein adose of said Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis) extract ranges from 2.0 ml to 2.5ml. Quantities of Life Leaf (Bryophyllum Pinnatum) extract wherein adose of said Life Leaf (Bryophyllum Pinnatum) extract ranges from 2.0 mlto 2.5 ml. Quantities of Sarsaparilla (Smilax Officinalis) extractwherein a dose of said Sarsaparilla (Smilax Officinalis) extract rangesfrom 2.0 ml to 2.5 ml. Quantities of Bamboo (Aralia Mubicaulis) extractwherein a dose of said Bamboo (Aralia Mubicaulis) extract ranges from2.0 ml to 2.5 ml. Quantities of Geritout (Pluchea Symphytofolia) extractwherein a dose of said Geritout (Pluchea Symphytofolia) extract rangesfrom 2.0 ml to 2.5 ml. Quantities of Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis)extract wherein a dose of said Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis) extractranges from 2.0 ml to 2.5 ml. Quantities of Balsam (Myroxylon Balsamum)extract wherein a dose of said Balsam (Myroxylon Balsamum) extractranges from 2.0 ml to 2.5 ml.